If you are REALLY paranoid about getting bitten, there a snakebite-proof gloves available at
www.tongs.com but it will cost you a lot of money, and they are really designed for snake milkers and the likes. My advice is: Just get over it, it doesnt hurt and after a while the bite wont even shock you anymore! It shouldnt take to long for your snake to calm down either.
BTW I am in Darwin too, good to see another Territorian here
Brodie
